The US Army’s PEO Soldier – Project Manager Soldier Weapons has issued an Request for Information (RFI) to obtain industry feedback on possible submissions to Sub Compact Weapons (SCW) evaluations. The specification details offered by the Project Manager Soldier Weapons (PMSW) are scant and extremely broad. Describing potential SCWs as being select fire weapons, chambered in 9x19mm and having MIL-STD 1913 rail (Picatinny Rail) space.
The RFI, published 2 May, makes no mention of physical dimensions such as size or weight and instead seeks to cast as wide a net as possible for potential submissions. It does, however, call for suppressors, spares and slings for the weapon (not holsters). Potential future SCW submissions will have to chamber ‘9×19 mm military grade’ ammunition – meaning both M882 ball and the new XM1153 Special Purpose 9mm Round from Winchester.

Interestingly, ambidextrous controls are not an initial requirement and there is no mention of a folding stock. The 9x19mm requirement is likely to avoid the addition of a new ammunition type into the logistics chain, however, 9mm is unable to defeat even light body armour. The move leaves behind the former interest in small-calibre, high-velocity rounds, capable of defeating some body armour, such as FN’s 5.7×28mm and HK’s 4.6×30mm popular in the late 90s and 2000s.
]]>PDW and SMGEDELWEISShttp://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?139009-Does-the-Army-want-SMGsAR pistol or Stakeout?http://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?139000-AR-pistol-or-Stakeout&goto=newpost
Fri, 11 May 2018 01:11:03 GMTHey all, apologies if this is in the wrong forum, please don`t hesitate to move if it is!
I`m in the market for a new backpack gun.
My job brings me anywhere within the WA/ID/OR area, but mostly sticking to Western WA. My position on my team involves a backpack carrying a toolbag, water, food and sometimes a change of clothes. I`m wanting a bigger gun though, and so my options have been brought down to a TAC14 or AR PDW.
The job involves a lot of work indoors and around vehicles, I`m already setup for 5.56 and 12 gauge, with AR mags and ammo.
For indoors work, which would you choose?Hey all, apologies if this is in the wrong forum, please don`t hesitate to move if it is!

I`m in the market for a new backpack gun.

My job brings me anywhere within the WA/ID/OR area, but mostly sticking to Western WA. My position on my team involves a backpack carrying a toolbag, water, food and sometimes a change of clothes. I`m wanting a bigger gun though, and so my options have been brought down to a TAC14 or AR PDW.

The job involves a lot of work indoors and around vehicles, I`m already setup for 5.56 and 12 gauge, with AR mags and ammo.

For indoors work, which would you choose?
]]>PDW and SMGFjordforderhttp://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?139000-AR-pistol-or-StakeoutIs the Glock PDW the only option these days?http://www.warriortalk.com/showthread.php?138939-Is-the-Glock-PDW-the-only-option-these-days&goto=newpost
Wed, 02 May 2018 16:29:44 GMTIs there no consideration for the Arsenal SAM7k?
It seems the 7.62 round would be a compelling argument for considering the SAM7k. What am I missing?Is there no consideration for the Arsenal SAM7k?

It seems the 7.62 round would be a compelling argument for considering the SAM7k. What am I missing?
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Sat, 28 Apr 2018 03:16:07 GMTI have had a Glock 17 in the PDW format for a long time. How long? It had an early SI produced Lone Wolf slide. It always worked, but did seem a bit rough.
No longer willing to settle for mediocrity with an important piece of equipment, I left it at SI for a proper upgrade, which is comprised of:
Frame-mounted manual safety for proper bag carry. When engaged, it is impossible to fire the pistol, even though I really tried hard.
Adding a charging handle and oversize magazine release button improves load/unload manipulations.
Current SI flat trigger, which is so smooth and crisp.
Finally, replacing the slide with a new SI Supermatch slide and threaded barrel - all in NP3. The new slide design is actually rather stylish.
After a minor adjustment to zero, then reaching for my Gemtech suppressor and Happy Stick filled with 147 grain meat ammo, I made a nice golf ball-sized group, very quietly.
SI has turned my old beater into a nice Cadillac.Attachment 55593 (http://www.warriortalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=55593)I have had a Glock 17 in the PDW format for a long time. How long? It had an early SI produced Lone Wolf slide. It always worked, but did seem a bit rough.

No longer willing to settle for mediocrity with an important piece of equipment, I left it at SI for a proper upgrade, which is comprised of:

Frame-mounted manual safety for proper bag carry. When engaged, it is impossible to fire the pistol, even though I really tried hard.